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John Paulson Just Bought Another Hotel in Puerto Rico

Increases bet on Puerto Rico By the Caribbean Journal staff John Paulson is continuing to bet on the fortunes of struggling Puerto Rico. The hedge fund billionaire, whose Paulson & Co is the majority owner of both the Condado Vanderbilt […]

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The Condado Vanderbilt’s Newest Hire

Newest San Juan hotel adds director of F&B By Dana Niland CJ Contributor International Hospitality Enterprises has named Albert Charbonneau Food and Beverage Director of San Juan’s Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, which reopened last December after a $200 million renovation. Charbonneau […]

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Why the Caribbean Tourism Industry Needs to Work Together

A call for a collective approach By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Caribbean tourism industry leaders must work together in order to ensure sustainable growth in the region, according to Choice Hotels International, Inc. executive Bill Clegg. Referencing data from Smith […]

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St Croix, St Thomas Seaplane Terminals Getting Free Wi-Fi

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Wi-Fi is coming to the US Virgin Islands’ seaplane terminals. The Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN) and Seaborne Airlines have announced a new partnership to bring Wi-Fi to travelers in the USVI. All Seaborne […]


Threat Level Lowered on Grenada Undersea Volcano

Kick’em Jenny back to yellow By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Government of Grenada has lowered the volcano alert level for Kick ‘em Jenny to yellow at the advisory of the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Center. The […]


Jamaica’s Forests Are Growing Back

Positive growth in afforestation By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jamaica has recorded an afforestation rate of .41 percent, marking the first positive growth in forestation since it was first measured in 1998, according to Donna Lowe, Senior Director of Forest […]

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The New Sandals Barbados (And What It Means for the Caribbean)

A new kind of hotel for the Caribbean This is a different kind of Caribbean resort. The newly-minted Sandals Barbados delivers maximum luxury using cutting edge design, construction, technology and meticulous attention to detail and service. But this isn’t oveout […]


A New Hire at Carnival’s Fathom Brand

“Social-impact” brand adds another executive By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Fathom, Carnival Cruise Line’s new “social-impact” cruise brand, has appointed cruise industry veteran Michelle Sutter as a senior sales leader. Sutter will take on responsibilities of marketing and business development […]


Forever 21 Expands in Puerto Rico

Retailer opens doors in Las Catalinas Mall By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Clothing retailer Forever 21 has opened its newest store in Puerto Rico. The opening at the Las Catalinas Mall marks the retailer’s fifth location in Puerto Rico, a 13,773 square-foot […]

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LIAT Urging Passengers to Arrive Early for Flights From Trinidad

Security checks lead to delays By Dana Niland CJ Contributor LIAT has issued an advisory stating that, while it is operating its standard scheduled services to and from Trinidad, travelers should expect delays due to extensive airport authority security checks […]


Expedia Reports Big Jump in Demand for Saint Lucia Travel

A big increase in traffic By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Expedia Group has reported a 20 percent increase in travel demand to Saint Lucia in the first quarter of 2015, with a 25 percent increase for four- and five […]


St Vincent and the Grenadines Exploring Geothermal Energy

Another Caribbean country enters the geothermal fray By the Caribbean Journal staff St Vincent and the Grenadines is moving forward with a planned geothermal energy project. The plan is for the country’s National Geothermal Project to start up in 2018, […]